Library Assistant

• Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
• Location: Formby Library
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: 4.50 hours per week. Saturday Working.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 07/08/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: COMM/26/341568

The successful candidate will help to deliver a range of activities in support of the library offer. We are looking for a team player; someone who is flexible in approach, and an excellent communicator with a positive outlook. This is a frontline position dealing face to face with the public, so experience of working in a customer-focussed environment will be an advantage.

A good standard of literacy and numeracy is essential, as is the ability to deal with a range of administrative and financial tasks. The People's Network public-access computers operate throughout Sefton's libraries and staff are required to handle basic enquiries on this and on other aspects of the service.

Desirable attributes include experience of participating in promotional and community activities, and the ability to participate in literacy activities such as story time sessions for children.

Applicants for posts at Grade D must be able to undertake facility-related security routines and handle financial transactions through a till.

The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 7 th August 2026 (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).

Provisional interview dates are Wednesday 2 nd September 2026.

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody's identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential.We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.